The Certification Fee from CIPS is $250 which is okay, although I still think this is just an added cost to those who cannot easily afford, as if that was not enough, to make a payment of this $250, you must join CIPS by paying an additional $225. This just feels so wrong.

SINP have deviated from charging non-refundable fee of $300 by allowing applicants to submit an expression of interest, only after invitation, an applicant is not required to pay so why is CIPS charging twice?